Receptacle



April 24, 1945. H L, SN DER 2,374,390

RECEPTACLE Filed May 8, 1943 2 Sheets-Sheet l 192mm LsA/vose,

' INVENTOR.

ATTORNEY.3

April 24, 1945. H. 1.. SNYDER 2,374,390

RECEPTACLE Filed May 8, 1943 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 flare/er L. 5N vase,

INVENTOR.

A-TTORN EYS Patented Apr. 24, 1945 UNHED STATES AT'ENT' OFFICE 2 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in receptacles.

The primary object of the invention is to provide an improved receptacle, the parts of which may be stamped or die cut from an reasonably stiff material such as cardboard, paper board or the like and which may be shipped or stored in flat knockdown condition and easily set up forming a relatively sturdy receptacle which is inexpensive in its construction. j

More specifically the object of the invention is to provide a receptacle comprising a bottom to which sides are foldably connected, the sides having slots through which extend ends with the tops of the slots engageable with th top edges of the ends to limit outward movement of the sides when the receptacle is set up and to provide means for holding the ends against longitudinaldisplacement whereby the receptacle is maintained in its setup condition when the parts are assembled.

Still another object of the invention is to provide a receptacle having the above mentioned characteristics and which may be advantageously employed as a feed holder for small poultry or baby chicks, provision being made to resist outward movements of the sides and inward movements thereof, thus forming a rigid receptacle and provision also being made to prevent chicks roosting over the receptacle.

With the foregoing and other objects in View, which'will be made manifest in the following detailewdescription and specifically pointed out in the appended claims, reference is had to the accompanying drawings for an illustrative embodiment of the invention, wherein:

Figure l is a plan view of the parts or blanks employed in forming one type of receptacle embodying the present invention.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the receptacle in its setup condition, the receptacle being constructed from the blanks or parts shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a sectional view taken substantially upon line 33 upon Fig. 2 in the direction indicated, the dotted lines indicating positions assumed by the sides in the course of assembly.

Fig. l is a perspective view of another type of receptacle embodying the present invention, the

I receptacle being shown in fully setup position.

ing indicated at M. counter parts of each other are also provided.

The above mentioned parts may be stamped or die cut from any reasonably stiff material Fig. 7 is a perspective view of another one of the parts forming a part of the receptacle shown in Fig. 4.

Referring to the, accompanying drawings wherein similar reference characters designate similar parts throughout, the receptacle illustrated in Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive is suitable for use as a berry box, but maybe employed for any other'purpose desired.

It consists of a main" or body part generally indicated at [0 which provides a bottom H and two opposed sides 12 and l3. The sides are defined from the bottom by fold lines such as scor- Ends l5 and 16 which are such as cardboard, paper board, veneer or the like. For purposes of economy'I frequently employ used mats employed in printing newspapers. Such mats are inexpensive and possess the required stifiness.

As clearly shown, 'Figs. land 3, the bottom edge of each ofthe ends l5 and i6 is recessed as at I! and I 8, forming'downward extended projections or feet l9 that are spaced from each other a distance equal to the width of the bottom H. Slots 20' arecut in the side walls l2 and i3 adjacent to end edges thereof, which slots extend upwardly from fold lines it to points adjacent but short of the top edges of the sides. The lengths of these slots are butslightly in excess of the overall heights of the ends ['5 and It and are somewhat greater than the dimensions between the recesses l1, and I8 and the top edges of the ends [5 and i6 respectively.

The receptacle shown in Figs; 1 to 3 may be shipped or stored with the parts in flat or knockdown condition. In setting up the receptacle the sides 12 and I3 are bent upwardly relatively to the bottom il above the fold line Hi. When the sides are in vertical position as illustrated by dotted lines'on Fig. 3, the end members l5 and it may be inserted through the slots 20 until they occupy a position wherein the recesses I1 and i8 overly the bottom II. The sides [2 and l3 then may be released and will normally spring Fig. 5 is a vertical section taken substantially upon the line 55 upon Fig. 4 in the direction indicated.

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of one of the parts of the receptacle shown in Fig. 4.

outward, assuming inclined positions as illustrated in Figs. 2 and 3. In these positions the top edges of the slots 20 engage the top edges of the ends {5 and It, so that further outward movement of the sides is thusflimited by engagement of the slots with the top; edges of the end members. The end members are consequently urged downwardly to maintain the edge of the recesses H and 18 in engagement with the top surface of the bottom H, wherein the projections or feet If! which bear against the sides of the bottom II at bottom of slots. hold the end members against longitudinal displacement.

A receptacle thus constructed can be manufactured very economically and the parts shipped or stored conveniently. When the receptacle is set up it forms a sturdy structure capable of containing and transporting relatively heavy loads without danger of warping or tearing. If it is desired to knock down the receptacle, this can be readily accomplished by springing the. sides towards each other, causing them to assume the dotted lines positions shown in Fig. 3'.

In this position the end members can be lifted to disengage bottom II and slipped endwise out of slots 20.

In Figs. 4 to 7 inclusive, another form of construction is disclosed embodying the present inthough the presence of these flaps inv some instances is optional. Slotsv areformed in the sides 26 and 21 and extend. upwardly from the fold lines. 23 to the fold lines 3|. The slots 30 are formed. in'the sides 26- and 21- adjacent to end edges thereof and if. desired additional slots 32 may be formed. in the sides intermediate the ends. of the sides. Ends 33 are provided. which are also. formed or sheet. material and which are capable of being extended through the slots 30. These ends are recessed at their bottom edges as indicated at 34, the recesses being substantially equal in. length to the width of the bottom 25, thus providing downwardly extended projections or feet-35 which will serve to support. the bottom 25 above the surface of theground or other supporting. surface. Partition members 35' which are similar in construction. to ends 33 maybe slippedthrough the intermediate slots32 in a similar manner. These partition. members be employed to. divide the. receptacle into compartments, but their primary purpose is to stiffen. the receptacle intermediate its ends where the receptacle is. quite lengthy as illustrated. The ends 33 andthe partition 36 are preferably formed or sheet material that is folded upon itself about a central fold line 31. However, the construction of the ends and partitions of material that is thus rendered of doublethickness is. not essential. and partition may be formed of single thickness if desired.

In this form of construction as well as that illustrated in Figs. 1 tov 3, the sides are held in vertical positions through the insertion of .the

ends on the partitions. When the sides are released they willintend to spring outwardly until the tops of the slots 30 and 32 engage the top edges of the ends and the partitions. respectively. Additional end members may be provided such as those illustrated at 38. These are shaped to fit against the bottom 25' and between the opposed sides 26 and 21' and to, project upwardly thereabove. The end members 38 may likewise be formed of double thickness as shown and when the end members 33 are of double thickness they The ends are inserted between the thicknesses of the end members and secured in place by suitable fasteners 39 such as split rivets. If the end members 33 are formed of single thickness, the members 33 are merely positioned thereagainst and secured in place by the fastener 39. The members 38 hold the sides 26 and 21 in their fully spread or spaced position and thus cooperate with the feet 35 which engage the side edges of the bottom 25 in holding the. ends 33 against longitudinal displacement.

If the receptacle is to be employed as a chicken or poultry feeder, it is desirable to provide some means for preventing the chicks roosting thereover. To this end a bar 40 may be formed of wood and which is square or rectangular in section'is provided which extends between the members 32. Nails or the equivalent indicated at 4| can be driven through the members 38 into the bar 48- so as to rotatably support the bar over the receptacle. Chickens attempting to roost on the bar find that the bar will turn under their weight and. consequently they will not remain thereon. The flaps 29 which are optionally employed lie against the upwardly convergent side edges of the members 38 when they are employed.

From the above described construction it will be appreciated. that an improved and highly economicalreceptacle is provided, the parts of which can be readily cut from any stiff but bendable sheet material. The parts may be shipped or stored. in fiat condition and easily and quickly.

construction without departing from the spirit.

or scope of. the invention as defined by the appended claims.

-I claim:

1. A receptacle comprising a. flat bottom, sides foldably connected to the bottom, end members having recesses in their bottom edges adapted to accommodate the bottom and providing downwardl'y extending feet at the. ends thereof, there being. closed opposed slots in the sides extending upwardly from adjacent thev bottom, said slots being. slightly greater in length than the distancev fromthe. tops of the. recesses. in the end members to the: top edges of the end. members and being adapted to receive the end members, the top edges of the end members being'substantially straight and engageable by the tops of the slots upon outward swinging movement of the sides so as to.

the bottom to adjacent the top thereof, said slots being slightly greater in. length than the height of the end membersand being adapted toreceive the. same, said end members presenting substan tially straight topedges against-which the upper ends of the slots may engage as the sides swing outwardly and being. of double thickness, and

means insertable between the thicknesses of. theend members for locking the sides against inward swinging movement.

- HARRY L. SNYDER. 

